Author: Daily Sabah With Agencies

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Friday said Türkiye would launch an offensive in Syria against the PKK/YPG terrorist group “if it becomes necessary.” Speaking at a press conference in Istanbul, Fidan said the new Syrian administration should be given an opportunity to address the presence of the YPG in the country, but reiterated that Ankara would act against them otherwise. “We have said it repeatedly. We cannot live with such a threat (from PKK/YPG). Either someone else will take action, or we will,” he said. Fidan said it was wrong to classify Türkiye’s battle against PKK’s Syrian offshoot, the YPG,…

The Foreign Ministry congratulated Lebanon’s newly-elected President Joseph Aoun, saying that Türkiye hopes the new government will contribute to the stability of the country and peace and prosperity in the region. “We congratulate Mr. Joseph Aoun on his election as President of Lebanon,” a ministry statement said. “We hope that the new government to be formed in the coming period will contribute to the stability of Lebanon and the peace and prosperity of the region,” it added. Aoun, who has led the Lebanese army since 2017, became the fifth army commander in Lebanon’s history to ascend to the presidency, the…

Fenerbahçe’s record-signing Youssef En-Nesyri has been the talk of the Süper Lig, and his latest heroics against Hatayspor – netting a crucial brace – have only solidified his status as a key player. However, the Moroccan forward’s standout performances have caught the attention of Saudi Arabian powerhouse Al-Nassr, who presented a massive 35 million euro ($36 million) offer to secure his services in the January transfer window. Despite the tempting bid, the Yellow Canaries remain resolute. The Istanbulites, sitting second in the Süper Lig with 39 points, has ambitious goals for the season, both domestically and in Europe. Club officials…

Fenerbahçe’s record-signing Youssef En-Nesyri has been the talk of the Süper Lig, and his latest heroics against Hatayspor – netting a crucial brace – have only solidified his status as a key player. However, the Moroccan forward’s standout performances have caught the attention of Saudi Arabian powerhouse Al-Nassr, who presented a massive 35 million euro ($36 million) offer to secure his services in the January transfer window. Despite the tempting bid, the Yellow Canaries remain resolute. The Istanbulites, sitting second in the Süper Lig with 39 points, has ambitious goals for the season, both domestically and in Europe. Club officials…

Fenerbahçe’s record-signing Youssef En-Nesyri has been the talk of the Süper Lig, and his latest heroics against Hatayspor – netting a crucial brace – have only solidified his status as a key player. However, the Moroccan forward’s standout performances have caught the attention of Saudi Arabian powerhouse Al-Nassr, who presented a massive 35 million euro ($36 million) offer to secure his services in the January transfer window. Despite the tempting bid, the Yellow Canaries remain resolute. The Istanbulites, sitting second in the Süper Lig with 39 points, has ambitious goals for the season, both domestically and in Europe. Club officials…

Galatasaray’s Argentine striker Mauro Icardi has captured headlines once more, not for his on-field brilliance, but for his off-field romance. Taking to social media, Icardi declared his love for Argentine actress Eugenia “China” Suarez, posting a heartfelt message: “Love always triumphs over hate.” The post featured photos of Icardi alongside his children and Suarez, sparking widespread curiosity about the actress’s life and background. Star in spotlight China Suarez, born on March 9, 1992, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, has been a prominent figure in Argentine media. The daughter of Guillermo Suarez and Marcela Riveiro Mitsumori, she shares a unique cultural heritage,…

The YPG, the Syrian wing of the terrorist group PKK, struggles in post-Assad Syria as Türkiye weighs a cross-border operation and the new government seeks to dissolve them. Talks are taking place on whether U.S. and French troops could secure a border zone in northern Syria, a senior figure of the so-called autonomous region the YPG/PKK carved out in the northeastern part of the country. However, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned on Tuesday that Türkiye would launch a counterterrorism operation against the PKK/YPG if the terrorist group’s leadership refuses to dissolve itself. “We will do what’s necessary, and it is…

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Washington is working to address Türkiye’s concerns in Syria, aiming to prevent the NATO ally from launching a military operation against the YPG, the PKK’s Syrian offshoot. Blinken said that Türkiye had “legitimate concerns” about the PKK inside Syria and, following the overthrow of longtime ruler Bashar Assad, called for a resolution in the country that includes the departure of “foreign terrorist fighters.” His comments came just a day after Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Türkiye would launch an operation against the PKK/YPG if it fails to disband and leave Syria. “That’s…

Türkiye’s Family and Social Services Minister Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş announced that 2025 will be designated the “Year of the Family.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is expected to unveil new initiatives for families at a promotional event scheduled for Jan. 13 at the Presidential Complex in capital Ankara. In her statement, Göktaş highlighted the decline in marriage rates and fertility, alongside rising divorce rates, later ages for marriage and motherhood, an increase in single-parent families, individuals living alone and the aging population. “While marriage rates decrease, the number of people who have never married is also rising. This demographic shift underscores…

Istanbul is currently experiencing unseasonably warm weather, with temperatures reaching 16 degrees Celsius (60 degrees Fahrenheit) on Wednesday, thanks to a warm air mass originating from Libya. However, winter is set to return as temperatures begin to drop sharply later this week. By Sunday, Istanbul’s temperature is forecast to fall to 9 degrees Celsius, accompanied by two days of rain over the weekend. Türkiye remains under the influence of warm air brought in from Libya, creating spring-like conditions in the middle of winter. Yet, colder weather is on the horizon. On Wednesday, northern, central and western parts of the country…